e-Vetting, e-Custody Certificate Modules to be launched
Chandigarh: The e-Vetting and e-Custody Certificate Modules will be launched in a seminar to be organised by the office of Advocate General, Haryana to be held at the Auditorium of Punjab and Haryana High Court here on March 23. Haryana Advocate General Baldev Raj Mahajan said that Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court would be the chief guest. Apart from Chairman, Computer Committee and Judges of Punjab and Haryana High Court, more than 200 dignitaries and high ranking officials would attend the seminar.
Administrative officers’ delegation visits Faridabad
Chandigarh: A 19-member delegation of administrative officers associated with civil services of various African countries visited Faridabad and interacted with officers of the District Administration under the first Advanced leadership Development Programme on Public Policy and Administration. Extending a warm welcome to the members of the delegation, Deputy Commissioner, Faridabad, Sameer Pal Srow, gave detailed description of the city, besides outlining the various development schemes being implemented by the Central and State Governments in the district. He also apprised the delegates that under the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign, the sex ratio in the district was now about 910 girls per 1,000 boys as compared to the earlier figure of 800-850 girls per 1,000 boys, and the rural areas of the district have been declared open-defecation free.
IPRO Shikha Nehra honoured
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Electoral Officer, VK Singh honoured Information & Public Relations Officer (IPRO) Shikha Nehra by presenting her with a momento. It is to be noted that before assuming charge as the Information Officer (IO) to Punjab Governor, Nehra served as PRO to the CEO Punjab and dedicatedly discharged her duties to ensure perfect co-ordination between the office and media during the assembly elections in the state. On the occasion, VK Singh lauded the services rendered by the team of Information and Public Relations department under the able guidance of Nehra and said that the team has acted as a bridge between the media and the office of CEO.
Filmfare to honour Punjabi film industry
Chandigarh: Filmfare, the most coveted awards in Indian Cinema is all set to honor the Punjabi film industry. Filmfare’s Black lady will woo the talented artists in Punjab as Filmfare announced the 1st Edition of Jio FIlmfare Awards Punjabi slated to take place on March 31 at Multipurpose Sports Stadium in Mohali. Renowned actor, Jimmy Shergill and Filmfare Editor, Jitesh Pillai marked Filmfare’s foray into Punjabi cinema by lighting the ceremonial lamp at Reliance Digital store at Elante Mall, Chandigarh. The awards will recognize the creative efforts and diligence showcased by the artists in the year 2016 and engage the audience with captivating performances by the industry stalwarts.
SBI organises town hall meetings at grand level
Chandigarh: State Bank of India organised town hall meetings all over the country on March 15. The associate banks are going to be merged with SBI w.e.f. April 1, to augment and to reaffirm its commitment to provide better services to customers and general public. The meetings were an open invitation for customers and general public to participate and share their experiences and expectations from SBI which would help the bank to further enhance and improve its customer service. As a part of the series of meetings, a Townhall Meeting was held in Chandigarh at Hotel Sunbeam, Sector 22 here and more than 100 citizens attended the meeting.
Nissan Trophy Tour reaches Chandigarh
Chandigarh: The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Nissan Trophy Tour concluded with the display of Trophy at Joshi Nissan at Industrial Area in Phase I here. The trophy tour began its journey from Kolkata on March 1. After enticing fans in the city of Mumbai, Cochin, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi NCR, it has reached Chandigarh on Thursday. The tour granted cricket fans an unexpected access to the ICC Champions Trophy. During tour , events were organized at university campuses, shopping malls, corporate parks and Nissan dealerships in various cities where fans could get up close to the trophy, take 360-degree pictures with it, and play virtual reality cricket games.
Seminar held on World Consumer Rights Day
Chandigarh: “Consumer is the driving force behind any business but it is often seen consumer is the most vulnerable part of the chain. Exploitation of consumers because of non-awareness of his rights is common, hence there is a need for consumer movement”, said Pawan Kumar Bansal, former Union Minister while speaking at a seminar on ‘Consumer Awareness on Quality and Services’ held at Chandigarh Press Club, Sector 27 here on the occasion of World Consumer Day. Bansal was the chief guest at the event and was delivering the keynote address at the seminar organised by National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), a constituent Board of Quality Council of India (QCI), New Delhi in collaboration with Consumer Coordination Council (CCC), New Delhi.
NEW CA TAXATION BODY FORMED
Chandigarh: Chandigarh Chartered Accountant Taxation Association (CCATAX), registered under the Indian Trust Act, 1882 was formed at Ayekar Bhawan, Sector 17 for the welfare of Chartered Accountants and as act as interface between various regulatory authorities and CA fraternity. Body of over 14 CA professionals elected Sunil Gupta as its President and Manoj Kohli as General Secretary. It will represent the interests of over 2000 CA professionals in the tricity. “We at CCATAX endavour to proactively participate and support by being a bridge between the Department and the assesse, expressing our views and represent before various forums CCATAX is formed with an objective of promoting and protecting the mutual interests of CA members." said Manoj Kohli.